Animal rights campaigners are raising concerns over the construction of the UK’s first fully on-land salmon farm, urging Michael Gove to intervene and stop the project. The controversy stems from the claim that the planning permission granted by the North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) was flawed, as it failed to conduct an environmental impact assessment […]
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Salmon Escaping Farms Are Wreaking Havoc on Wild Fish
Wild populations of salmon in the Atlantic Ocean continue to face trouble from an unusual source: farmed salmon. On Monday, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first red-list assessment for the freshwater fish category, finding that roughly 20 percent, or one-fifth, of all such species now face the threat of extinction. […]
The Penobcot River in Maine Sets Records for Atlantic Herring and Salmon Runs
Maine’s rivers are the only ones left in the US where Atlantic salmon can return to spawn, and the most productive of these rivers is having one of its most productive years. After the removal of the Bangor Great Works Dam on the Penobcot River, ocean-going/river-spawning fish began to return in large numbers. As of […]
Mastering the Art of Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is not just a sport, but an art form that requires dedication, skill, and passion. From finding the ideal spot to land your first cast, to selecting the perfect equipment to help you reel in the ultimate catch, this guide can help you master the intricacies of fly fishing. A Brief History of […]
Warming Waters Challenge Atlantic Salmon, Both Wild and Farmed
Whether roaming wild or enclosed in floating feedlots on the ocean, Atlantic salmon are cold-water fishes. But as the climate crisis warms the world’s oceans and waterways, cold water is becoming harder to find, which means these long-endangered fish are facing perhaps their biggest challenge yet. Atlantic salmon are anadromous, moving between freshwater and saltwater […]
Tasmanian salmon industry used more than 2,400 anti-seal explosives in three months
The Tasmanian salmon industry used more than 2,400 underwater explosives against seals in the last quarter, with Huon Aquaculture reporting the death of two seals on its leases. Department of Natural Resources and Environment data disclosed under Right to Information laws show Huon Aquaculture used 1,887 explosives in the three months to the end of […]
Bear Cub Tumbles Down Waterfall While Learning To Fish In Viral Video
Peak salmon migration occurs in late July in Brooks River, Alaska and attracts the brown bears of Katmai National Park. Countless bears can be seen in the river and mostly at Brooks Falls hunting for salmon. One of Explore.org’s bear cams placed at Brooks Falls to observe the bears captured a heart-stopping moment for a […]
Huon Aquaculture accounts for 75% of seal deaths at Tasmanian salmon farms in past year
Huon Aquaculture accounted for the deaths of at least three-quarters of seals killed at Tasmanian salmon farms since the start of last year, with new data showing the company released more than 8,000 underwater explosives aimed at scaring the seals. Government data released in response to a right-to-information request revealed Huon Aquaculture, now owned by […]